#E3BEC6 Hex Color
Soft dusty pink with mauve undertones
Soft and dusty, #e3bec6 is a very light, low-saturation pink with ashy mauve undertones. Its delicate finish brings softness and tenderness to spring palettes, cosmetics, baby products, and romantic branding. Use the hex code #e3bec6 as a supporting tone with charcoal or deep burgundy; white can wash it out. Black text remains highly legible for accessible UI backgrounds.
Questions about #e3bec6
What is #e3bec6 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e3bec6 is rgb(227, 190, 198), in HSL hsl(347, 40%, 82%) and in CMYK 0%, 16%, 13%, 11%.
What colors pair well with #e3bec6?
Does #e3bec6 read warm or cool?
#e3bec6 reads as a softly warm pink overall, while its ashy mauve undertones keep it muted and slightly cool-looking beside peach, coral, or other yellow-based pinks, giving it a gentle rather than sugary appearance in spring and cosmetic palettes.
Is #e3bec6 readable on white or black?
#e3bec6 has a 1.68:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.44:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.